The 2017 Christian Book Award Finalists!

It’s that time of year again! The time of year when the best books of the year are announced by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) for the Christian Book Award ® Program.

Presented annually, the Christian Book Award ® program honors the best of the best in eleven categories. These include – Bibles, Bible Reference Works, Bible Study, Biography & Memoir, Children, Christian Living, Devotion & Gift, Faith & Culture, Ministry Resources, New Author, and Young Peoples Literature.

Here are the five finalists in each award category… drumroll, please!

Bible Finalists

1. NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
2. NLT Girls Life Application Study Bible
3. The Complete Jewish Study Bible
4. NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling
5. NLT Hidden in my Heart Scripture Memory Bible

Bible Reference Works Finalists

1. A History of Western Philosophy and Theology – John M. Frame
2. New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic – Thomas Noble
3. Biblical Authority After Babel – Kevin J. Vanhoozer
4. The Mind of the Spirit – Craig S. Keener
5. Genesis: The Story of God Bible Commentary – Tremper Longman III

Bible Study Finalists

1. Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel – Raymond C. Ortlund Jr
2. Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say – Adam Hamilton
3. Saving the Bible from Ourselves: Learning to Read & Live the Bible Well – Glenn R. Paauw
4. Messed up Men of the Bible: Seeing the Men in Your Life Through God’s Eyes – Tina Samples
5. Word Writers: Philippians – Denise J. Hughes

Biography & Memoir Finalists

1. My Brother’s Keeper: Christians Who Risked All to Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust – Rod Gragg
2. Courageous Faith: My Story From a Life of Obedience – Charles F. Stanley
3. Eight Women of Faith – Michael A.G. Haykin
4. The Passionate Preaching of Martyn Lloyd Jones – Steven J. Lawson
5. Colors of Goodbye – September Vaudrey

Children Finalists

1. Jonah and the Fish – Dandi Daley Mackall, Lissy Marlin
2. Christmas Love Letters from God – Glenys Nellist, Rachel Clowes
3. Would a Worm Go On a Walk? – Hannah C. Hall
4. How Big is Love? – Amy Parker
5. Spark Story Bible Psalm Book: Prayers and Poems for Kids – Naomi J. Krueger and Peter Grosshauser

Christian Living Finalists

1. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family – Paul David Tripp
2. Searching the Scriptures: Find the Nourishment Your Soul Needs – Charles R. Swindoll
3. Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms – Tim Tebow
4. Zeal without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Lifelong Ministry of Sustainable Sacrifice – Christopher Ash
5. Happiness – Randy Alcorn

Devotion & Gift Finalists

1. A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Everyday – Joni Earekson Tada, Larry Libby 
2. 31 Verses to Write on Your Heart – Liz Curtis Higgs
3. Blessings for Women: Words of Grace and Peace for Your Heart – Susie Larson
4. Grace: A Bigger View of God’s Love – Randy Alcorn
5. Live Original Devotional – Sadie Robertson

Faith & Culture Finalists

1. 75 Masterpieces Ever Christian Should Know – Terry Glaspey
2. BeFriend: Create Belonging, in an Age of Judgment, Isolation, and Fear – Scott Sauls
3. Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crises – Stephen Bauman, Matthew Sorens, Issam Smeir
4. You Are What Your Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit – James K. A. Smith
5. No God But One: Allah or Jesus? – Nabeel Qureshi

Ministry Resources Finalists

1. Leadership Mosaic: 5 Leadership Principles for Ministry and Everyday Life – Daniel Montgomery, Jared Kennedy
2. The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams – Zac Hicks
3. Who Moved My Pulpit? Leading Change in the Church – Thom S. Rainer
4. Teaching the Next Generations: A Comprehensive Guide for Teaching Christian Formation – Terry Linhart
5. Adoptive Youth Ministry: Integrating Emerging Generations into the Family of Faith – Chap Clark

New Author Finalists

1. A Woman’s Place: A Christian Vision for Your Calling in the Office, the Home, and the World – Katelyn Beaty
2. Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Build A Lasting Faith – Natasha Crain
3. Riley Unlikely – Riley Banks-Snyder
4. Unblemished – Sara Ella
5. Union With Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God – Rankin Wilbourne

Young People’s Literature Finalists

1. Unblemished – Sara Ella
2. The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids – Rick Warren
3. You’re Worth it for Girls: God Thinks You Rock! – Sheila Walsh
4. God and Me!: A 52 Week Devotional for Girls Ages 10-12
5. Complete Kingstone Bible